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Narcan raccoons, dirty diapers and stuffed animals: 12 of B.C.’s weirdest stories this yearFrom a home with walls packed with stuffed animals to thousands of pounds of diapers dumped in the woods, here are a few offbeat B.C. stories that caught our eye in 2024.TrendingDec 28, 2024
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Maple Ridge raccoon revived with Narcan after suspected fentanyl poisoningBennett had just returned from the school run last week when she found the mom and a baby raccoon unconscious, with one of the babies sleeping on the furniture.EnvironmentNov 15, 2024
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Record year for emergency calls in SaskatoonA year of broken records for Saskatoon, 2024 saw increased emergency responses and more than double the community paramedic events compared with 2023.HealthDec 30, 2024
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‘They took it upon themselves’: Saskatoon first responders go ‘above and beyond’First responders are the front line of defense against emergencies — and there are times when going the extra mile is required to help residents.CanadaDec 17, 2024
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‘Gave me purpose’: Winnipegger grateful to volunteer on ThanksgivingWhile many places around the city shut down for the long weekend, volunteers at a food bank are hard at work making sure others can celebrate.FeaturesOct 14, 2024
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BC Conservatives scoop up more MLAs, candidates as dust settles on BC United collapseThe new BC Conservative MLAs are Trevor Halford of Surrey-White Rock, Peter Milobar of Kamloops Centre and Ian Paton of Delta South.PoliticsSep 3, 2024
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2nd BC United MLA to run as independent following party’s collapseTom Shypitka said he would make a run in the Kootenay Rockies riding as an independent candidate, in a video posted to Facebook Wednesday, after BC United dropped out of the race.PoliticsSep 4, 2024
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City of Calgary begins design on Olympic Plaza transformationThe Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) has released its public engagement report following an online survey and in-person pop-up events.CanadaAug 27, 2024
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H.O.P.E. Outreach announces closure after 16 years of serviceFor 16 years the H.O.P.E. Outreach has operated to support some of the most vulnerable women in the Okanagan and now almost two decades later it's being dissolved.HealthJun 5, 2024
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Regina harm reduction site warns users as drug overdoses have increased recentlyThe harm injection site at the Newo Yotina Friendship Centre is advising residents who use to get their drugs tested following an increase of overdoses recently.CanadaMay 31, 2024
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The Morning Show’s guide to Father’s DayWhether Dad is a high-tech gadget guy or the type who likes to be three hours early for his flight, The Morning Show is here to help you find that perfect gift.The CuratorJun 4, 2024
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N.B. man writes children’s book about harsh realities of drug addictionA Saint John man has decided to write a children's book about the dangers of drug abuse. He says that kids should be better educated about the harsh realities of addiction.FeaturesMay 8, 2024
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Prairie Harm Reduction sees increase in fentanyl use in Saskatoon"We are seeing more and more people who are knowingly using fentanyl because that is what is available," said Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) executive director Kayla DeMong.CanadaApr 30, 2024
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Is ‘wacko’ an unparliamentary word? A look at the rules on decorumWhile lists of words and phrases deemed unparliamentary exist, the official House of Commons rules are focused on how that language is used, rather than banning specific terms.PoliticsMay 1, 2024
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Naloxone-resistant street drug linked to 9 deaths in Eastern Canada seized in AlbertaA street drug containing fentanyl and a sedative called bromazolam — which is in the benzodiazepine family — linked to nine deaths in Eastern Canada is showing up in Alberta.HealthApr 19, 2024
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‘We’ve had to make a 180’: What Oregonians say they got wrong with decriminalizationIn 2020, Oregon voters approved Measure 110, which replaced drug possession charges with a $100 citation that could be avoided by calling a state-funded hotline seeking treatment.HealthApr 18, 2024
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Drug use in B.C.’s hospitals sparks feisty debate in the legislatureThe Official Opposition, B.C. United, called out the government over a string of stories about illegal drug use in hospitals, with users allowed to leave their beds.PoliticsApr 11, 2024
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‘Hidden in their bags’: B.C. nurse speaks out about drug use in hospitalChelsea Robertson is the latest to ring the alarm about open drug use and the challenges nurses and health-care workers are facing at hospitals.HealthApr 11, 2024
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Montreal man alleges he was attacked for ‘looking’ MuslimA Christian man originally from Eastern Europe and living in Montreal's Saint-Laurent borough says he was attacked and threatened Saturday because he "looks" Muslim.CrimeMar 31, 2024
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Calgary’s Arts Commons gets $103M commitment from province for transformation workArts Commons CEO Alex Sarian said the dual projects are two-thirds of the way to their fundraising goals, and the $420 million raised has enabled the first phase of the project.CanadaMar 22, 2024